It took a while, but finally, and with the carefully curated help of Oprah, and Goldman Sachs, Apple has at last unveiled a new streaming TV service, its own branded credit card and a news subscription item.

The relocation has been mostly anticipated therefore far don’t appear to drastically modify the competitive landscape the method Apple has made with previous products such as the iPhone and the iPad.

Still, the announcements represent a crucial action for the company as it looks for to diversify how it earns money amid decreasing sales of the iPhone, even if on their own they are not likely to turn Apple’s huge ship in any case. However it’s a way to keep fans sticking with Apple even when they aren’t buying a new iPhone every year.

Monday’s announcements lacked some key information, such as prices of the TELEVISION service. Here’s a rundown on what Apple revealed– what’s great, what’s not so excellent and what we still do not know.

Apple TV+.The great: Oprah, Jason Momoa, Big Bird, Steven Spielberg and a host of other stars have actually lent themselves to original Apple shows that range from documentaries to science fiction, drama and preschool tv shows. The concentrate on “quality storytelling” follows Apple’s image and analysts state is likely to produce some hit shows.

The bad: Even so, “it will do not have the complete range and diversity of content offered through Netflix, Amazon and others, and that is set to limit its appeal,” said Martin Garner, an expert at CCS Insight. Apple likewise signs up with a congested market and it’s unclear the number of more month-to-month subscriptions people have the money and the bandwidth for.

The unknown: What sort of credit score you need to get approved, as well as exact interest rates.

Apple News+.The great: The rate, $10 monthly, appears like a bargain compared to separate subscriptions for papers and publications (Apple will consist of more than 300 of the latter, consisting of The New Yorker and Sports Illustrated). Apple is touting “highly created posts” that let individuals read publications customized to Apple gadgets in all their splendor. Apple has also included privacy protections, and says it will gather data about what individuals check out in such a way that it won’t understand who read what, just how much total time is invested in various short articles.

The bad: While The Los Angeles Times and the Wall Street Journal have signed on, other big-name news publishers, such as The New York Times, have not. Nor have, in fact, most other major US newspapers.

The unknown: It’s not totally clear how much news you’re getting for your loan. The Journal, well-known for its business and industry protection and commanding nearly $40 a month, will make “specifically curated” general-interest news readily available for Apple consumers, for instance. Other stories will still be there, however Apple states users will need to search for the short articles themselves.

Apple Card.The excellent: Security and personal privacy, 2 areas Apple prides itself on, are a clear focus. The physical variation of the card has no numbers, and the digital version resides in your Apple Wallet on your phone, where it’s protected by Face ID or Touch ID so even if someone steals your phone they won’t be able to use the card to buy things. Apple states it won’t get details on what you purchase with the card or where or for just how much. There are no late charges.

The bad: The rewards (2 percent cash back for all purchases using the digital version of the card, 1 percent using the physical variation and 3 percent money back at Apple shops) are nothing to write home about. The card is meant for Apple users, so if you aren’t, it’s most likely not for you.

Apple Arcade.The great: Apple’s new game membership service, which will launch this fall, will be devoid of ads and in-app purchases, which can quickly accumulate and have actually ended up being common in mobile games. Apple promises more than 100 video games, and they will be special to the service, so there will be lots of fresh adventures.

The bad: The service will only be readily available on Apple devices, consisting of iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple TVs. That could be frustrating for those who do not own Apple items.

The unknown: Apple said all games would be readily available with one subscription, however did not state how much it would cost or when precisely the service will launch. It has partnered with a couple of well-known video game developers, consisting of Hironobu Sakaguchi of Final Fantasy fame, but it’s unclear how well all the brand-new video games will work or how enjoyable they’ll be to play.